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5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Sep 19, 2022 · 19 Comments

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This 5 ingredient apple cider old fashioned cocktail recipe is crazy delicious and perfect for fall (or any time of year). Let’s just say that recipe testing this time around was super fun!

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In Wisconsin, where the whole SweetPhi team lives, fall means apple picking!  Going to an apple orchard is always a crowded activity any fall weekend so sometimes it’s easier just to grab a jug of apple cider, which was the exact inspiration for this recipe!

Making an old fashioned cocktail with apple cider

What is an old fashioned?

  • Old fashioned cocktails are especially popular – and full of tradition – in Wisconsin.  They’re a staple at parties and on cocktail bar menus everywhere. An old fashioned is typically made with sugar (muddled with bitters and water), whiskey (rye or bourbon) and the addition of an orange slice and/or cherry.  You can order them sweet or sour and that shifts the ingredients a bit.

How to make the best apple cider old fashioned cocktail recipe

What ingredients do you need for an apple cider old fashioned?

  1. Sugar
  2. Bitters
  3. Apple cider
  4. Bourbon
  5. Apple slices – for garnish

The most delicious 5 ingredient apple cider old fashioned cocktail recipe

To make this old fashioned, you simply need to combine the sugar and bitters then add apple cider and bourbon.  Add ice, give it a good stir and enjoy!

The best recipe for apple cider old fashioned cocktails

 

This apple cider old fashioned is THE drink of fall.  Apple cider and bourbon pair perfectly, and the bitters and fresh apple make an all-around balanced cocktail.  Delish!

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5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

This 5 ingredient apple cider old fashioned cocktail recipe is crazy delicious and perfect for fall (or any time of year)!
4.60 from 22 votes
Print Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 3 oz bourbon
  • apple slices for garnish optional
  • 4 ice cubes

Instructions

  • In a glass add the sugar and bitters, stir to dissolve the sugar.
  • Pour in the apple cider and bourbon. Add ice cubes, stir to combine.
    Making an old fashioned cocktail with apple cider
  • Garnish with fresh apple slice(s) if desired, and enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g

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  1. Elliott says

    January 30, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    Great! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 5, 2021 at 10:56 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Marina says

    December 5, 2020 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    I’m looking for some cocktail recipes for this weekend party.
    Your recipe seems easy and delicious. I’m going to try it out tonight.
    Thank you for your sharing, Phi.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 7, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      You’re so welcome, I think you’d absolutely LOVE this cocktail recipe 🙂

      Reply
  3. eric levine says

    November 20, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Taught my g-daughter this recipe to teach her how to read a recipe and cook it. Came out delicious.
    Thank you, Phi!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 22, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, thank you for your lovely feedback.

      Reply
  4. Healthy Kitchen 101 says

    October 23, 2018 at 2:42 am

    Hey Phi, Bourbon is the best choice for cocktails!! Happy drinks~ 🙂
    – Natalie

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 23, 2018 at 7:25 am

      Thank you so much, so glad you like bourbon 😉

      Reply
  5. Fix Your Skin says

    February 17, 2017 at 12:54 am

    Can’t wait to try out this recipe this weekend. All the ingredients sound delicious. As a passionate home cook, your recipes inspire me. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 21, 2017 at 8:16 am

      So glad you like my recipes, thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    October 23, 2016 at 4:34 am

    This looks delicious and absolutely perfect for Fall!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 26, 2016 at 9:47 am

      This is definitely my new favorite fall cocktail 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kay B says

    October 22, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Being from Wisconsin, I totally love Old Fashioneds and your version sounds oerfect for fall! ❤️??

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 26, 2016 at 9:50 am

      I’m so glad you appreciate old fashioneds, these fall ones, they’re sooo good!

      Reply

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